Just like the creation of Adam and the incarnation of Christ, a new image bearer had been formed – and it’s you!
TLIC Daily. Day 335. December 1: Live as people who are free.
“To live is Christ” has made us truly free. Free to be a slave to God and servant of all. Empowered by all Christ’s own praise, glory, and honor (1:7), we can finally set aside our own pursuit of these things and enter into the true love of selfless service.
An Angelic Advent: Introduction.
The angels point to our salvation, but they do not understand it and they do not experience it. Only we do. And only in Christ.
TLIC Daily. Day 334. November 30: You have received mercy.
“To live is Christ” is bold belonging. It is undeserved acceptance. And there’s nothing better in this world than that. So today, take a moment to sit with your acceptance. Don’t do anything. Don’t try to make progress. Don’t make a plan. Don’t form an intention. Don’t perform. Just sit at the feet of Grace. Let him heal your heart and settle your soul. Let him remind you that you are his, and he is yours, and that’s all you need.
TLIC Daily. Day 333. November 29: Ransomed with the precious blood of Christ.
“To live is Christ” is to be rescued, ransomed, and set apart in holiness. Rescued from the power of sin. Ransomed from the penalty of sin. And therefore set apart from sin’s pleasure into the greater pleasure of God’s grace in Christ.
TLIC Daily. Day 332. November 28: Tested faith.
When your suffering makes you feel dead inside, let Jesus’ faithful love for you stir up your faithful love for him. Don’t desperately search for your love for him. Seek first his love for you. And then you might just find that you share that love. You’ll find out that your faith is real. You’ll know that “to live is Christ.”
To Live is Christ 